Dibenzofuran
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 132-64-9
Molecular Formula: C12H8O
Molecular Weight: 168.19 g/mol
Appearance: White or off-white crystalline solid
Melting Point: 80-82°C Boiling Point: 154-155°C (at 27 hPa)
Usage: Used as a research chemical and intermediate in organic synthesis.
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| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Dibenzofuran |
| Other Names | Dibenzo[b,d]furan; Oxidized Diphenyl; Diphenylene Oxide; DBF |
| CAS Number | 132-64-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 168.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless crystalline leaves or scales with a blue fluorescence |
| Melting Point | 86-87 °C |
| Boiling Point | 287 °C |
| Density | 1.0886 g/cm³ at 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 130 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol and ether; slightly soluble in hot benzene; insoluble in water |
| Chemical Structure | Contains two benzene rings fused with a furan ring |
| Main Uses | Used as a raw material in pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, preservatives, dyes, synthetic resins, and high-temperature lubricants. It can also form eutectic mixtures with biphenyl as heat transfer solvents. |
| Synthesis Methods | Prepared through various methods such as aryl etherification of phenols, halogenated benzene and phenol reactions, and others. |
| Hazard Information | Flammable, toxic, and harmful to the environment. Proper eye protection and sealing during storage are required. |
| Environmental Considerations | Dibenzofuran is a persistent organic pollutant and should be handled and disposed of according to local environmental regulations. |
